Emergency services were called to Lands End ford in Charvil after a car was swept downstream.

Police and firefighters from Wokingham, Wokingham Road and the water rescue unit in Reading were called at around 9.20am this morning.

It is believed the woman driver of the dark red Renault Scenic entered the ford via Hurst but managed to escape from the vehicle before crews arrived.

The crews searched the vehicle and confirmed no-one else was trapped.

The woman was taken to Royal Berkshire Hospital by ambulance as a precaution and was not injured.

A Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman said firefighters were going to ask Wokingham Borough Council to close the road.

The crews left the scene at around 10.05am.

Jess James, station commander at Caversham Road fire station where the water rescue unit is based, said: “This lady had a very lucky escape. Drivers often get into difficulty because they attempt to drive through the ford when the water level is too deep. This not only puts themselves and other occupants of the vehicle at risk but having to send resources to such easily avoidable incidents means that our crews are unavailable to attend other emergency calls.

“We would urge drivers to pay close attention to weather conditions and to the depth marker before driving through the ford. If the marker shows the water level is too deep, do not to attempt to drive through it as you will get into difficulty, even if you are in a 4x4 vehicle.”